Homeopathic Remedies for Depression In Teenagers

Homeopathic Remedies for Depression in teenagers

HELP ME” read the note. He pasted it on a fourth-floor window, before killing 17 and himself at a school in Germany. Robert Steinhaeuser, a 19-year-old, had been expelled by the school and apparently sought revenge. Armed with a pump-gun and a pistol, he went into the school and started shooting randomly.

Priya (not her real name), till a few years ago, was a happy and a playful young one. She is 16 and is not attending school. Affording education isn’t the problem for her parents. “After the death of her father she is not able to cope with the pressures of life”, says her mother. Priya suffers from depression. Worst of all, last year, she nearly committed suicide.

Although, geographically and symptomatically poles apart, Priya and Robert suffered from the same illness’ depression ‘. If only their parents or teachers had recognised those early signs of depression, surely, their situation wouldn?t have been so catastrophic. Every adult remembers that adolescence is marked by rapid emotional, intellectual, and physical change. So, when a teenager seems depressed, parents, schools, and health providers often attribute the signs of depression to “just a phase the teen is going through” and expect her or him “to grow out of it.” However, many teenagers, at a given time, do suffer from major depression, which may lead to suicide, impair development and quality of life, cause conduct problems and, in some cases, may be related to violent behaviour.

Depression can be a transient response to many situations and stresses. In adolescents, depressed mood is common because of the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, the influence of sex hormones, and independence conflicts with parents.It may also be a reaction to a disturbing event, such as the death of a friend or relative, problems with a boyfriend or girlfriend, or failure at school.

How to recognise Depression in teenagers

Signs of depression

Persistent sadness and hopelessness

Withdrawal from friends and activities once enjoyed

Increased irritability or agitation

Missed school or poor school performance.

Changes in eating and sleeping habits

Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness

Poor self-esteem or guilt

Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches

Drug and/or alcohol abuse

Thoughts of death or suicide

Homeopathic Remedies for Depression in Teenagers

Homeopathy has one of the best treatments for depression in teenagers. It is a highly evolved system when the treatment is to be based on mind symptoms. It goes far beyond the conventional system, Homeopathic medicines are able to flush out the impressions created in minds by stressful events. It has specific medicines for symptoms of depression arising out of different situations – as varied as the loss of a loved one, indignation, domination by peers, sexual abuse, etc. It would treat both Robert and Priya (the above mentioned patients) as two different cases. Robert would be taken as a case “of suppressed anger with violence”, and Priya?s case as depression arising from the “loss of a loved one” whereby the prescription would be different for both of them.Homeopathic medicines like natrum mur, staphysgaria, lycopodium, ignatia, Kali Phos, Aurum Met and carcinocin are some of the important ones often used in treating depression. Psychotherapy and counselling also have a major role to play in the Homeopathic treatment of depression in teenagers.

Ignatia – The best Homeopathic medicine for Treating General Depression In teenagers.

This homeopathic medicine is the leading medicine for treating depression when real cause cannot be elicited and is also widely used as a near specif for treating all forms of depression. This medicine covers nearly all the symptoms of general depression eg withdrawl , sadness , increased irritability etc. I have personally used it in many cases of teenage depression and got great results with it.

Natrum Mur – Homeopathic Remedy for depression in teenager , When Grief is The cause.

Homeopathic Remedy Natrum Mur is well suited for cases of teenage depression when grief is the reason for depression . This grief can result out of various situations eg. loss of loved one , friendship discord , disappointment in love etc.

This form of depression is not something that should be taken lightly . One should immediately consult a physician when an adoloscent reports with such symptoms. From the treatment point of view , homeopathic medicine Aurum Met is very helpful in these advanced forms of depression where suicidal thoughts have started to take place .

Hi Dr Sharma, I have a granddaughter of 15 going through depression at the moment, with thoughts of suicide. She is very angry with her Mother, has lots of anxiety, and tells me that she needs a break from her. She has lots of stress with school exams, is very competitive, and plays a lot of sport. I took her to see a Psychologist, as I was worried about the ‘suicide thoughts’, and she believes she needs to go on medication. We don’t want her to go on alopathic meds, and wondered if you could be so kind as to recommend which remedy and to what strenth, would best serve my granddaughter? She is very irritated, agitated, and almost ‘fighting with herself’. Her interaction which has little communication with her mother, almost borders on ‘disrespectful’. Her mother unfortunately also seems to be suffering from depression, has always felt that ‘I did not give her enough love and attention as a child’, and is angry and sad, a lot of the time. Unfortunately she does not acknowledge or seek help for herself. My granddaughter does not believe her mother cares about her and my daughter believes that my granddaughter dislikes her. This does not help any situation and certainly not my granddaughter’s current situation. I desperately want to help them, but need your guidance on which remedy/s to use, and to what strength? We live in South Africa and Homeopathy has always been our first choice. Please help. Thanks, Jill

Hi Doctor My son is 11 years old and he has social anxiety. He was bullied in the past. He is very smart ,intelligent boy. He is very mature on his age and bc of this he has very hard time to engage with his peers. His anxiety is sometimes really bad. When he goes to the crowd he barely smiles and he is very stiff. He is on good diet and giving him some Bach flowers remedies. I love homeopathic myself. I will be grateful for advice Thank you

Hello Dr. Sharma, My 17 yr old son suffers from severe depression and anxiety due to PTSD from bullying, He has a lot of trouble sleeping, has nightmares and cannot get to school on a regular basis. He is in therapy and sees a psychiatrist who has him on Prozac. We would like to ween him off because it is not helping anymore. Please advice us. Thank you!

My daughter who is 15 has suffered from depression. ADHD, PTSD, bi-polar disorder and anxiety and has been in and out of hospitals and on different meds since age 9. Seems like something helps for a little while and then she gets in a deep depression and doesn’t want to take meds and has suicidal ideations. She is so intelligent but the depression and anxiety make it so hard for her to be in school. I would love your insight on what you believe may help. Thank you

My nephew is 16 and suffers from depression. He struggles to focus in school and fails classes from lack of effort. He is very good at sports, usually the best on the team. He was traumatized when he was a young boy, while living with his mother (parents split up) he watched her do drugs and bring men home for money. She eventually deserted him and got taken away. He has felt abandoned by her his whole life since. She continues to struggle with drugs so he feels less important and unloved by her. He lives a great and perfect life with his father, but he still is depressed from this past experience. He has threatened suicide 2 times, both after being broken up with by girlfriends. Please help, he is such a great kid with huge potential, he just needs help letting go of this issue with his mother. He refuses to talk to anyone about it. Thank you for your time!!

Respected doctor, my son is 15years old. Since his infancy, he is very aggressive, irritated and hyperactive. Presently he is showing all symptoms of adolescence issues ..he suffers from lack of attention, behavior disorders and mood swing ..he will be appearing for his boards ..but he hardly studies ..I am really feeling helpless ..please advise

My child had serious suicidal thoughts and was admitted to a hospital for help. Multiple therapists have been set up for her. However, they seem to want to use prescriptions drugs to help. After doing considerable research I’m not ok with the results RX produce. Need help finding more useful and effective alternatives. She is 15

Hi doctor my son is going through severe anxiety and loss of concentration and lack of positive thoughts. He is 14 years old..he recently developed some itching problems common to all of us because of normal humid skin conditions in his nappy and genital areas.he is now very much perturbed by that and has developed anxiety and uncertainty over his conditions and can’t take it normally and is also behaving in absurd thoughts like his infection in skin will paralyse him…it will spread internally …fear of loss of normal discharge of urine and stool etc…please help and guide..

Hi doctor Sharma. My son is 26 years old and he is suffering with severe depression . He is doing Job but unable to crack any interview because of his mind is not stable and concentrate and doesn’t like to share anything with family members , no social activity, always denying to attend any party of neighbours and talking himself with hand hand action, sleep late night but taking complete rest 6-7 hous per day, up till morning . Sometime he does display irritation and anger and rude behaviour with parents . Hopelessness Can you advise me with the medicine that will help him with his condition . I wish to hear from you . I’m very much worried and stressed over him. I will really appreciate your quick response. Thank you, Surendra sharma

Hello My 14 year old daughter is struggling with life at the moment. My Ex-husband walked out on us 7 years ago which was a very traumatic time for her. Since then I have been through a divorce and also her favourite aunty which she got on very well with has abandoned us all. Another very traumatic thing for her! This was 18 mths ago. I have recently remarried to someone my two children love, but she has found it, understandably, slightly hard to share me again, as we were just the 3 of us for 7 years. She is sad most night times and has bad scalp incl. hair loss which she is struggling to cope with along with her acne. I do make time to talk to her which def. helps, but would be glad of any suggestions from you to help her be a bit more happier again, although she is going thru her difficult teens. Many thanks.

Hi Doc… My name is Kareemah… M 17 yrs old.. I study in class 12th and my boards exam are starting in 2 weeks.. I have been suffering from depression since a year.. I have never told anyone because I didn’t want them to be worried or I was afraid at times that they might Not take it seriously and laugh away..

I was once the topper of my class and now I have been failing throughout the year.. 2 weeks left for my boards and I want to put things together but seems like depression will never let me succeed.. I feel hopeless.. I tried getting an appointment with a doctor Bt then they charged me an amount I can’t afford… I don’t know what to do… I can’t study.. Nor I can sit without studying.. I feel stuck Jst blank.. I see nothing Bt disaster coming towards me.. I can’t even quit school… I feel so worthless.. Pls help me.

Hi Dr Sharma, my 17 year old son has been diagnosed as having depression, it manifests itself ‘conventionally’ but also physically. He gets headache, neckache and stomach aches which last days. His sleep pattern is erratic at best, his appetite is poor and he has very little interest in anything or anyone. We are a very open family and he did come to me and left me know how he is feeling. Also I have anxiety and depression but have come off medication as I felt it makes no difference. My husband also lives with anxiety and depression and I suspect our other son is going the same way as he has a huge chip on his shoulder about everything and is quick to anger. Please what would you suggest? Maybe Ignatia for all of us?

My daughter aged 18 is having depression and she has all the relevant symptoms. She is not social, doesnt want to attend college, is irritable, feels fatigued most of the time and has upset sleep timings. She is not able to concentrate and is quite unhappy.

Hi My son is 14 He suffers from anxiety He has been diagnosed just last year with high functioning Autism spectrum disorder, mild ocd and anxiety- The anxiety prevents him from attending school everyday even though he likes it there-there was bullying but that was taken care of . I do not want to use med we used Prozac by recommendation repeatdly by doctor made my son feel worse and did not feel right to me- we currently do breathing mediation talk therapy-interested in finding s homeopathic remedy -I have used hylands nerve tonic for myself- Do u have any recommendations? Lida

My 16 year old boy wanted to talk to me, he said all his friendships seem to finish and he feels a lot of loneliness. What has really frightened me is that he said he left his friends in the cinema and went to a big river in the town with the intention of jumping in. Now he has told me he doesn’t want to talk about it again. He gets a lot of excercise but lately because of going to college doesn’t eat as well. I have always treated him with Ayurveda and homeopathy. Just wondering if you can help. Thankyou.

Dear Dr. Sharma My son is 15 years old and has some teenage and has anger problem for small reason ,after this anger he hurt himself or someone alse or damage anything front of himself , he desires to smoke always , just he started smoking from 6 month ago without listening to me and drinking sometimes , as soon as small thing he will be sad and depress, so messy and unsorted, so foul – mouthed in anger condition , 1 year missed school due of sickness and broken leg , he is so smart and intelligent but so lazy. He can be first student in studying but he dosen’t have so much effort, he is so sweet young man and helpful to other people , every body loves him , sometimes like anjel and sometimes like monster, most of his problems is in the house not out of house, he loves all the sports and knows a lot of technical way of defenses, football , basketball, Rugby, kick boxing , but don’t like work with team just private. Sometime talking about suicide, when he wants something he tryes his best to catch it. Never give up about anything , likes to fight, he has one word , sometimes so dictator , and sometimes so silent, when he disappointed about anything , he has a lot of silence griefs . Generally very social, kind , warm – blooded, friendly, helpful . Also he is over weight . Thanks Warm regard Fatima

Dear Dr. Sharma My son is 15 years old and has some teenage and has anger problem for small reason ,after this anger he hurt himself or someone alse or damage anything front of himself , he desires to smoke always , just he started smoking from 6 month ago without listening to me and drinking sometimes , as soon as small thing he will be sad and depress, so messy and unsorted, so foul – mouthed in anger condition , 1 year missed school due of sickness and broken leg , he is so smart and intelligent but so lazy. He can be first student in studying but he dosen’t have so much effort, he is so sweet young man and helpful to other people , every body loves him , sometimes like anjel and sometimes like monster, most of his problems is in the house not out of house, he loves all the sports and knows a lot of technical way of defenses, football , basketball, Rugby, kick boxing , but don’t like work with team just private. Sometime talking about suicide, when he wants something he tryes his best to catch it. Never give up about anything , likes to fight, he has one word , sometimes so dictator , and sometimes so silent, when he disappointed about anything , he has a lot of silence griefs . Generally very social, kind , warm – blooded, friendly, helpful . Thanks Warm regard Fatima

My 15 year old son minor asthmatic since childhood and presently since 4-5 month he is ignore to going school feel lonely and some symptom of anxiety. My 2 elder sisters sons are already gone this situation. I am also panic disorder at the age of 46. My son is also negative group in blood.

Is it in heriditory illness or is it cureable. I am very worry because I am single parent and I have only son.

My 17 year old daughter has 7 out of 10 symptoms listed above. She has been self-harming (cutting her arms) and also getting suicidal thoughts and this has been going on for past 3 years or so. Being in Class 12, there is increased study pressure now. Her school counselor has been helping her but now she suggested maybe we should look at medication as well. Please advise.

My daughter 22 yrs , finished MBBS and doing internship was diagnosed to have bipolar disorder 5 yrs before. At present she is on Lithium and olanzipine but still not fully controlled. Please advise. Thanks

Hi doctor Sharma. My son is 26 and he is suffering with severe depression . He doesn’t like going school, no social activity. He does not sleep at all only during the day . Every night he is up till morning . He does display irritation and anger . Hopelessness . Can you advise me with the medicine that will help him with his condition . I wish to hear from you . I’m very much worried and stressed over him. I will really appreciate your quick response. Thank you, Salim

My name is Vivek. My wife is suffering from genetic depression (something between bipolar and schizophrenia). She is on regular medication. Since the situation at home is not conducive, I am now worried for my only son who is now 10 years old. These days he is regularly getting irritated because of the situation at home. Wonder if there be any way to help him with homeopath medication so that it doesn’t happen to him in future. Any suggestion will be highly appreciated. Also please can you provide your contact details if possible. Regards Vivek

Hello Dr. Sharma, My 13-year-old, 7th grade girl is suffering from non-severe depression (no suicidal thoughts), and anxiety. I don’t know which of the above suggestions to use, as she doesn’t seem to fall in any of the categories (Grief, Stress, or Suicidal Thoughts). She is very high-functioning on the Autism Spectrum, and is a very bright girl. She currently reads at the level of a first-year college student. Her therapist and I agree that the depression started at the beginning of 6th grade (middle school), when her social deficits from Autism began to be more pronounced. She has a great difficulty making friends, and is often alone and lonely. She very much wants to make friends, but is afraid to try any kind of approach, as she’s worried that if she “makes a mistake”, then she’ll never get a 2nd chance. The social isolation has led to depression, which has led to an eating disorder (Binge Eating Disorder, or BED). Although she is still in school and her grades remain high, she asks me every day if she can please not go to school, and says she has difficulty concentrating in class. She doesn’t want to take pharmaceutical drugs. What can you recommend, and in what quantities/doses? Thanks so much, Gigi

Hi doctor Sharma. My daughter is 16 and she is suffering with severe depression . She feels suicidal and she has closed off from a lot of stuff she use to enjoy . She doesn’t like going school, although she is a very bright student . I have started her off to gym with a personal trainer as she is over weight . There’s the mental health doctor involved but I don’t want them to give their chemical medicine which has side effects . That’s why I’m contacting you . She does not sleep at all only during the day . Every night she is up till morning . She does display irritation and anger . Hopelessness . Can you advise me with the best and fast medicine that will help her with her condition . I wish to hear from you . Thank you . I’m in the UK and I’m really worried and stressed over her. Thank you

I haven’t been diagnosed before, but I already know I have depression. But instead of suicidal thoughts, I generally fear dying, or the death of loved ones. And I always feel like I’m missing something in life, but I can never quite point it out.

Dear doctor, Do you have any remedies for depression caused by Post-traumatic Stress Disorder? I have a feeling that I have no personality, no interest in things that was once interesting to me, I feel that I’m numb (physically as well as emotionally) and I usually try to avoid things that remind me of the trauma (remains of buildings destroyed by earthquake and stuff). Hope I can get some help.

Hello, Dr Sharma, I m mother of two teenager sons, my elder son is 15.3 years n he is suffering from depression, he is disturb since 4 years after his father’s death, the main problem is that his father was also in depression due to lose in business n then he died incidentally. He was affectionate to my younger son n angry to elder one, now he still hates his father n he is very aggresive, he is having nearly all the symptoms mentioned above except suicidal tendency, i m worried n i don’t want to treat him by allopathic medicine. Kindly guide me about this problem n tell me about medicine with dosage n time period, i will b thankful to u. Regards………Lubna Kareem

My son of 17 and half, is going through a hard time. He was bullied for two years at school. He is now in college, He seems to be suffering from depression. His mood swings are terrible to say the least. He wants to stay in his room, doesn’t like family, get’s aggressive with word’s and can’t sleep until the very early hours of the morning like [four o clock or later]. His starting to get pain’s sometimes in his chest, also he has lost weight. He want’s to go into the Army; but not at the moment as he want’s to take time out. His twin brother has been diagnoses with Gilberts syndrome, Hemochromatosis and low white cells. This is upsetting Charlie, he thinks his career is at risk, as he has to have test’s too. Please be kind enough to help with a remedy to calm him and also help him sleep.

sir ,I am on allopathic meds from 2.5 yrs .but it is effective if I take it continously. when I was 11yrs old I had learning and concentration problems then frustration, stress had completely caught me . now I am of 25 yrs. i am totally struct and have suicidal thoughts. so there is any way to treat me completely? I am eagerly waiting for ur and

Dear Sir, I am very much worrying about my daughter, she is 14yrs old, actually she is very much controvert , last two year her school result is very poor, when she was reading in jamshedpur her result was good, but now she is in odisha , her result is so poor, now last one month she is suffering from breathing trouble, I take her to doctor, but they are test , and said she has nothing, one doctor told that she is in depression, now sir pls suggest what to do? I have faith on homeopathy. Thank you. With Regards Jayanta Biswas

My 12 year old daughter has been expressing several signs of depression. She is a very bright girl and does not like to make mistakes. I read what you suggest, but what strengths should I be using for her?

sir im 19+ a student of btech, actually i dont know about my problem,but i feel very unsatisfied,very irritable,full of anger, unhappy, and sir mainly unstable,i feel like im nothing,i fe feel very low,i feel like to commit sucide sonetimes. . i cant even take desicision corectly . . in short sir i feel like crying but i dnt have a big reason for it its just because of little little things which happens in all the families and teenagers life. .

sir please help me to get out of all these, i want to be a free minded and happy person, and mainly a satisfied person with what i have. ples sir help me to get out of these

hi doctor, i am in desperate to help my 21 years old son who is working as a intern in a company in gurgaon. he seems very pathetic by look. he is very skinny, have depression and anxiety since childhood but an year before it was too much, he is very stubborn and does not cooperate to see a homeo doctor. he also has skin problem. his face has bad scar of pimples near temple . he does not eat properly but he argues that he does. he is like a self contained man but has some friends. he is too serious for his age and i have not seen him laughing . he hardly run around for house hold courses. despite all this he did his college with 82 percent marks. in short he lack energy and can not tolerate any advice . we started some allophetic treatment but he gave up . these days he is working hard from 7 to 7 and did not miss a single day . it means he is carrying on somehow. his mother has a histroy of deression too but she too is doing things somehow while doing her job . i feel the future is very dark if things do not change. please help me….

I have a 17 year old daughter who has been diagnosed to have depression. She is irritable, lost interest, poor performance at school. She fell on ground 3 years ago and had some form of mild concussion. I have not started the allopathy medication yet. Could you suggest if Homeopathy will work for her?

Im a student in class 12th, im 17 years old, i have lots of anxiety , which irritates me , I start to think as 2 persons, im facing lots of trouble, please give me some medication prescriptions..I have tried out the natural ways to treat anxiety and depression but it dint work at all!. So please advice me

my son is 12 years old ( in two months 13). We have noticed that he is complaining about dizzyness, and stomach pain (sometimes). He doesn’t focus on homework (lack of concentration) and we have to push him all the time to make sure he his doing his homework accordingly as asked. His grades at school are not what they should be. He also plays hockey and we’ve noticed a lack of interest (he’s not giving the effort) He likes sweets . I think that this is a case of a teen depression. I want to know what are the alternative for a “natural treatment”

Dear Dr Sharma. I will be obliged if you kindly help me on humanitarian basis. My son is suffering from anxiety and depression from the last 10 years. I consulted medical specialists psychiatrists psychologists hakeems etc but no out come. Now a days his symptoms are Fear of death (himself) Shortness of breath Fast heartbeat Trembling in hands Dizziness Loss of control Awaiting your reply anxiously.

Mr Naeem, homeopathic medicines might definitely work but do get all his blood tests mri’s done as well, at times we don’t know any little thing might be the cause,my sister was depressed she had all the tests done in England n they said u have psychological problem,till she came to pakistan had to go through all the tests again,n the doctors were spot on the issue, she had TM spinal inflammation, long story I cut it shot she was treated n is fine now,if all ur son’s test are clear, n no other psychologist or psychiatrist was of any help, I think ur son need more practical time from someone who has a positive influence on him,n make him realise happy or sad life has to go on,plus fresh fruits, n a lot of positive time can help him recover..n change of environment would help too,I’ve experienced many depressed people in life,all u need pour some extra light, he will recover. . no offence dr sharma, u can still recommend homeopathic medicine to him,i gave just my general advice.. Sara

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